Research in Community and Public Health Nursing (지역사회간호학회지)
- Volume 14 Issue 1
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- Pages.5-15
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- 2003
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- 1225-9594(pISSN)
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- 2288-4203(eISSN)
An Analysis of the Effect of Self-foot Reflexology on Level of Hypertension
자가발반사 자극요법이 고혈압에 미치는 효과분석
- Wang, Myung-Ja (College of Nursing Science, Kyung Hee University) ;
- Cha, Nam-Hyun (College of Nursing Science, Kyung Hee University)
- Published : 2003.03.01
Abstract
Purpose: This study was to analysis the effect of self-foot reflexology(SRM) program on, level of hypertension. Method: A nonequivalent control group pretest-posttest design was used. For the experimental group, SRM was applied three times a week for 8wks. Test was done by measured x2-test, t-test, repeated measures ANOVA test. Result: There were significant decreases in systolic, diastolic blood pressure and difference of pretest and post test and between the experimental group and control group. Conclusion: Findings indicate that this study will contribute to develop nursing strategies for the regulation of the blood pressure.